Warm Today, But Rain, Cold Front to Follow

Published: Monday, March 11, 2013 at 7:59 a.m.

Last Modified: Monday, March 11, 2013 at 7:59 a.m.

Spring break beachgoers may want to soak in today's sunshine and warmth.

Meteorologists are predicting rain showers Tuesday, followed by a cool front that will last most of the week.

But warm weather will return for the weekend, said Bay News 9 meteorologist Brian McClure.

The fickle weather comes as many local colleges and schools are out for spring break and students flock to Pinellas County beaches. For many students, each beach day is much-anticipated.

"The best day of the week for them will be Monday. That will be the most sunshine," McClure said. "The front will come through on Tuesday with rain showers, and behind it is a 10 degree, if not 15 degree, drop-off."

The University of South Florida, University of Tampa, Hillsborough Community College, Pasco-Hernando Community College and Hillsborough County public schools are all on break this week.

According to Bay News 9, Wednesday and Thursday will be partly cloudy, with daytime temperatures reaching around 67 degrees Thursday in Tampa. Clouds are likely to dissipate by the weekend, with temperatures rebounding to the high 70s.

Weather always fluctuates at this time of year, McClure said.

"You kind of get everything — rain chance, warm air, cool air," he said. "This is very typical for March."

<p>Spring break beachgoers may want to soak in today's sunshine and warmth.</p><p>Meteorologists are predicting rain showers Tuesday, followed by a cool front that will last most of the week.</p><p>But warm weather will return for the weekend, said Bay News 9 meteorologist Brian McClure.</p><p>The fickle weather comes as many local colleges and schools are out for spring break and students flock to Pinellas County beaches. For many students, each beach day is much-anticipated.</p><p>"The best day of the week for them will be Monday. That will be the most sunshine," McClure said. "The front will come through on Tuesday with rain showers, and behind it is a 10 degree, if not 15 degree, drop-off."</p><p>The University of South Florida, University of Tampa, Hillsborough Community College, Pasco-Hernando Community College and Hillsborough County public schools are all on break this week.</p><p>According to Bay News 9, Wednesday and Thursday will be partly cloudy, with daytime temperatures reaching around 67 degrees Thursday in Tampa. Clouds are likely to dissipate by the weekend, with temperatures rebounding to the high 70s.</p><p>Weather always fluctuates at this time of year, McClure said.</p><p>"You kind of get everything — rain chance, warm air, cool air," he said. "This is very typical for March."</p>